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Aberdeen ramps up support as tax year demand rises

The provider said the rise reflects the increasing complexity of financial planning, with advisers requiring more support during a busy and time-sensitive period.

Wealth taxes face design flaws, compliance gaps, EU study finds

It is published in two volumes, with the first surveying academic research across five categories of taxes and mapping wealth-related tax regimes in EU Member States.

UK inheritance tax: The mounting impact on British families

Inheritance tax (IHT) has quietly become one of the UK Treasury’s most reliable revenue raisers.

HS278 Temporary non-residents and Capital Gains Tax (2026)

There can also be tax payable on certain income accruing during a period of temporary non-residence.

Tax rules for employment intermediaries

This Inbrief focuses on the employment intermediary or agency rules.

HMRC allowance to be slashed with six million UK households warned

Lubbock Fine Wealth Management data shows only 740,000 people out of 7.1 million savers who hold a cash ISA also have a stocks and shares ISA.

Andrew Tully: Pensions face a new tax reality

Where a member has multiple pension pots, as many do, each scheme can only pay the IHT due in respect of its own value.

Grant Thornton plans 30% graduate hiring boost

The private equity-backed accountancy firm bucks the trend with higher entry-level hiring

Inheritance tax climbs past the 2023/24 total and CGT soars

The impact of higher borrowing costs and renewed volatility in energy markets will appear in future releases, not today’s data.

Pension IHT overhaul locked in as Finance Bill set to receive Royal Assent

These proposals mean the process at death is likely to become more complex, with delays also anticipated in payments to non-exempt beneficiaries.

Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback

From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die

Cum-Ex: Deutsche Bank pays millions for two external funds

Deutsche Bank acted as a service provider for these funds and provided financing.

KPMG launches search for next UK Tech Innovator

The competition is open to tech and tech enabled businesses, and applications are now open for the UK competition online.

Overseas client returning to the UK? Make the most of new tax rules

When a UK expat returns to the UK in a hurry, unexpected tax exposure can arise quickly, warns Raquel Plaza of Blevins Franks

AIC urges government to reinstate 30% VCT tax relief

AIC chief executive Richard Stone warned that cutting the tax incentive could undermine funding for high-growth UK companies.

Denmark’s wealth tax plan would be a disaster for startups

If Denmark introduces additional structural friction for founders, we would find it difficult to recommend other founders start companies there.

Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount

The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients.

Switzerland May Require More Tax Increases To Balance Budget

The Swiss Government earlier noted, "Without EP27, the federal Government would need to find ways to offset the unchecked growth in costs.

Tax fears hit HNW confidence as planning pressures mount

The findings suggest tax policy is now a central driver of wealth planning decisions for affluent clients.

US Tax on a UK Pension Lump Sum: Rates, Reporting, and Mitigation Strategies

This risk is often more pronounced if no UK tax is withheld, in which case no foreign tax credit (FTC) may be available.